Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kith-er-uh]
- /ˈkɪθ ər ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kith-er-uh]
- /ˈkɪθ ər ə/
Definitions of kithara word
- noun kithara a musical instrument of ancient Greece consisting of an elaborate wooden soundbox having two arms connected by a yoke to which the upper ends of the strings are attached. 1
- noun kithara Alternative form of cithara. 1
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Origin of kithara
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Greek kithára lyre; cf. guitar, zither
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Parts of speech for Kithara
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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determiner
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kithara popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
kithara usage trend in Literature
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